Wignall Early Origins

The surname Wignall was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from about 1066, where they were conjecturally descended from Ralph Baynard, a Norman noble, who held the lands of Wiggenhall in Norfolk.

Wignall Spelling Variations

Wignall Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Wignall has been recorded under many different variations, including Wignall, Wignoll, Wignull, Wiggenhall and others.

Wignall Early History

Wignall Early History

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Wignall Early Notables (pre 1700)

Wignall Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Wignalls were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:

Wignall Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Alex Wignall settled in Salem, Massachusetts in 1629

Alex Wignall settled in Virginia in 1647

Thomas Wignall, who arrived in Virginia in 1647

William Wignall, who landed in Virginia in 1650

Alex Wignall, who arrived in Virginia in 1663

Wignall Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Eliza Wignall, who landed in Virginia in 1713

Wignall Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Charles Wignall arrived in Philadelphia in 1832

Charles Wignall arrived in Philadelphia in 1876

Contemporary Notables of the name Wignall (post 1700)

Contemporary Notables of the name Wignall (post 1700)

Steve Wignall (b. 1954), English former professional football manager and player

Citations

Citations

Other References

Skordas, Guest. Ed. The Early Settlers of Maryland an Index to Names or Immigrants Complied from Records of Land Patents 1633-1680 in the Hall of Records Annapolis, Maryland. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1968. Print.

The Wignall Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Wignall Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.